An Inside Look at Our Community
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Welcome to the Development Team!
Our Development team doubled in size this week! Ellen has joined Madeline in the L’Arche St. Louis development office as the Development/Marketing Manager. Learn more about her from Chip’s interview!
Get to Know our Board Secretary!
Chip has known Phil for many, many years, long before Phil joined the L’Arche St. Louis Board of Directors. Get to know Phil through Chip’s latest interview!
Get to know Board member Pat!
Chip has been interviewing our Board members! Get to know Pat Taylor who joined our Board in spring 2021.
Kentucky Rain in Wisconsin
Sunrise House journeyed to Wisconsin for this year’s summer vacation! Summer Intern Lauren wrote about their adventures.
Get to Know our Board Treasurer!
Chip interviewed his friend Jim who also happens to be the L’Arche St. Louis Board Treasurer!
Meet Me in Muskegon
In June of 2021, the ladies of Joyful House embarked on a summer adventure to Muskegon. The week was full of laughter, games, movies, ice cream, and more - read about it here! Assistant Julia, with some help from the ladies, wrote about all their favorite parts of the trip.
St. James Goes to Michigan!
Core members and assistants from St. James House traveled north to Wellston, Michigan in June 2021. Assistant Jenna wrote about their adventures!
Chip Gets to Know Sri!
Chip and Amy in the office interviewed their newest teammate, Sri, who is sharing time both at the office and at Joyful House.
Paula’s Spring Update!
L’Arche fosters an environment where habits of the heart are cultivated – careful listening so that each person’s voice is heard; empathy; gratitude; recognizing and celebrating the personal gifts of others. Our emphasis on living for others took on a whole new meaning during the pandemic. I was deeply moved by how everyone, our team members and our Core Members, committed to living a “stay-at-home lifestyle” for the sake of everyone else.
There’s a New Coordinator in Town!
In this week’s featured interview, Chip and Amy got to know our new Assistants and HR Coordinator, Allison. Here’s what they learned about her!